Glomerular Filtration Flashcards
1
Q
What composes the glomerular capsule that surrounds the glomerular capillaries?
A
Two layer of cells
2
Q
What is the capsular space?
A
Space between two layers of glomerular capsule
3
Q
What are the cells of the inner wall that adhere closely to the endothelial cells of the glomerulus?
A
Podocytes
4
Q
What does the filtration membrane do?
A
Permits the passage of water and solutes from blood to the capsule space.
Blood and most plasma proteins remain in the blood.
